Development Control

The section has three teams i.e. North Team, South Team and Enforcement and is responsible for the determination and monitoring of planning applications, and other associated applications (listed building consent, advertisement consent etc.) submitted to the Council under the Planning Acts. Most building work, engineering work and use of land requires planning permission, and the purpose of development control is to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with local and national planning guidance. Many of the issues relating to planning are contained on the DTLR website.

The section, together with the Parks Department, is also responsible for the administration and management of matters relating to trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders and trees in Conservation Areas. This work involves the survey and inspection of trees for inclusion in new Tree Preservation Orders, the consideration of proposals by owners to fell or prune trees covered by Orders, and where necessary, the provision of technical and professional advice to owners and developers on matters related to protected trees. Planning Officers are available to offer advice and guidance if you are proposing to submit an application.

Enforcement

As part of the development control process, this section is responsible for the investigation of complaints in respect of unauthorised development, or non-compliance with planning approvals. The Council has comprehensive legal powers to secure compliance with breaches of planning legislation.

(North Team/South Team/Enforcement)

These teams are responsible for the following:

• Processing planning applications on different types of development including residential, industrial and commercial.
• Processing different types of application i.e. outline, full planning, reserved matters
• Dealing with planning appeals
• Enforcing planning and building control legislation
• Enforcing Tree Preservation Orders and creating new ones if required
• Listed Buildings
• Advertisements
• Application progress (case officer)
• Planning advice (area officer)
• Providing Householder Guides
• A Planning Guide for the installation of Satellite Television Dishes

Planning Fees

Contacts

Development Support, for all general enquiries 0845 9072244 extn 3130

There are two area teams, contact details below:-

Planning North

0845 9072244 extn 3174, 3179 or 3178

Planning South

0845 9072244 extn 3175, 3177 or 3178

Planning Enforcement

0845 9072244 extn 3180

Planning Policy

0845 9072244 3150